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  • A close-up of someone's feet balancing on a fallen log. They are wearing white sneakers and brown trousers.
    Microblog

    Vestibular rehabilitation training

    August 9, 2024November 5, 2024

    Connor Willis is participating in a prestigious vestibular course in Utah.

    Read More Vestibular rehabilitation trainingContinue

  • Madison standing against an abstract sculptural art work on the wall at Arbutus and smiling at the camera.
    Microblog

    Graduation day for Madison

    July 8, 2024November 7, 2024

    Madison returns to running (and hopefully rugby practice soon) after an up and down battle with a meniscus injury.

    Read More Graduation day for MadisonContinue

  • A black banner that reads "Triathlon of Compassion" above a finish line on a green, grassy field. Two people stand in front of the banner with their arms around each other smiling and showing their medals.
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    Another amazing Triathlon of Compassion

    July 3, 2024November 7, 2024

    Congratulations to all the participating athletes at the Tri of Compassion on June 23rd!

    Read More Another amazing Triathlon of CompassionContinue

  • A group of people under the Arbutus Physio therapy tent on brown grass. Some lie on the physio tables while others work on them.
    Microblog

    Cowichan Challenge Triathlon

    July 1, 2024November 8, 2024

    Thrilled to sponsor the Cowichan Challenge Triathlon and support the athletes with post-race treatments!

    Read More Cowichan Challenge TriathlonContinue

  • A group of people smiling beside the Arbutus Physio therapy tent on a sunny day.
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    Our physios at the Triathlon of Compassion 2024

    June 23, 2024November 4, 2024

    Join us at the Triathlon of Compassion under the blue Arbutus Physiotherapy tent!

    Read More Our physios at the Triathlon of Compassion 2024Continue

  • Josh Grawbarger hikes with a walking stick through a pine forest on Vancouver Island during a smoky summer.
    Interviews

    Josh Grawbarger talks about client empowerment and triathlons

    February 21, 2024February 29, 2024

    Josh Grawbarger talks about his journey to physio, plus how he makes his clients the heroes of their stories.

    Read More Josh Grawbarger talks about client empowerment and triathlonsContinue

  • A montage of photos showing Margaret Trajan dancing ballet in Victoria, and performing aerial hoops (version two).
    Interviews

    Margaret Trajan on circus school, being a patient, and why “soft skills” are critical  in physiotherapy

    August 23, 2022January 9, 2023

    We had the great pleasure of catching up with Margaret to talk with her about how a career as a semi-professional dancer led her to physiotherapy and why she thinks being a patient has played such a big role in her work.

    Read More Margaret Trajan on circus school, being a patient, and why “soft skills” are critical  in physiotherapyContinue

  • Emily Jackson smiles while wearing her backcountry hiking backpack.
    Interviews

    Emily Jackson on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any age

    July 20, 2022July 26, 2022

    It was our pleasure to interview Emily Jackson and chat about how she got into physiotherapy, why she thinks hiking battles are fun, and why Stephen King writes the best books.

    Read More Emily Jackson on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any ageContinue

  • Maciek stands with his arms on his hips in a park, wearing a dark blue shirt that has roses on it.
    Interviews

    Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek Krolikowski

    December 7, 2021December 9, 2021

    We spoke online with Maciek Krolikowski to talk about the difference between kinesiology and physiotherapy, connecting with patients, and the move from the prairies to the west coast.

    Read More Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek KrolikowskiContinue

  • Thomas stands with his arms crossed in front of the Arbutus physio clinic, posing beside his sexy bike.
    Interviews

    Hockey, physio, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Thomas Zhou

    November 15, 2021November 16, 2021

    We met Thomas Zhou over the internet to chat with him about growing up playing hockey, moving to Victoria, and connecting with others through Zoom workouts. 

    Read More Hockey, physio, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Thomas ZhouContinue

  • A father (right) and daughter (left) with their heads together smiling widely in the rain.
    Community

    Physio is a big help on the road to recovery

    November 13, 2020March 19, 2021

    In a moment our bodies can go from being familiar, comfortable vessels to being a source of grief and struggle. Colin Wade was in a car accident on his way to work. A dad and a musician he’s been on a journey to get back to the things he loves ever since.

    Read More Physio is a big help on the road to recoveryContinue

  • Brandon Warren poses with his SwimRun gear at the finish line of SwimRun Victoria.
    Health & science

    Taking on, and recovering from, my first SwimRun

    August 25, 2020March 19, 2021

    Whew! That was a long race (3km of swimming and 18.4km of running to be exact). As I sit here 36 hours post-race nursing my sore muscles, I figured I…

    Read More Taking on, and recovering from, my first SwimRunContinue

  • A doctor holds up an X-Ray of a lower back and we can see all the bones.
    Health & science

    Considerations for nonsurgical interventions in low back conditions

    May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

    Managing low back pain through conservative management first eliminates the risk of side affects from surgery, improves mobility, strength and knowledge on the condition itself, provides strategies on how to manage the pain, and tends to produce more active living, longer.

    Read More Considerations for nonsurgical interventions in low back conditionsContinue

  • Two yellow dumbbells on a blue mat.
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    Yoga, pilates, calisthenics, walking and running are great ways to keep moving with very minimal equipment

    May 2, 2020July 5, 2023

    Our staff has been getting creative with their workouts but also going back to the basics. Things like yoga, pilates, calisthenics, walking and running are great ways to keep moving with very minimal equipment.

    Read More Yoga, pilates, calisthenics, walking and running are great ways to keep moving with very minimal equipmentContinue

  • Connor Willis stands in front of the computer video to demonstrate some exercises.
    Microblog

    TeleRehab services are up and running

    March 31, 2020May 11, 2020

    We are so excited about our TeleRehab services are now up and running! ⠀⠀In an effort to increase our social-distancing effort while still maintaining a connection with our patients, we…

    Read More TeleRehab services are up and runningContinue

  • A woman stretching on a beach near the ocean.
    Microblog

    Rain day, rest day

    February 23, 2020April 21, 2020

    While we love to get out in the sun and get moving, we are taking a much deserved rest day today. Recovery is just as equally (if not more) important…

    Read More Rain day, rest dayContinue

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